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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 hours ago

The Twiny Sofa Hides a Secret Table Inside That Kids Can Transform Themselves - Yanko Design

Twiny is a modular children's furniture system that transforms from sofa to adjustable table and storage, combining playful reconfiguration, safety-focused design, and recycled materials.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
20 hours ago

Comfy Flats Are the Ultimate Fall Travel Shoe-and These 10 Styles Deserve a Spot in Your Carry-on

Comfortable, modern flats—loafers, Mary Janes, and ballet styles—are this fall's versatile travel and everyday essential, offering cushioned, washable, and packable design.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

Chameleon Workplace: Cubicle Concept That Changes Color on Demand - Yanko Design

Chameleon Workplace replaces traditional cubicles with a sculptural, color-shifting, adaptable workspace that enhances privacy, wellbeing, and mood through dynamic fabric systems.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

5 Bamboo Products That Replaced Plastic and Carbon Fiber (Even in Herman Miller Chair) - Yanko Design

In the world of product design, the right material can turn a vision into reality, and bamboo is emerging as a favorite. Bamboo is a natural material that offers elegance, durability, and a touch of nature in every creation. This remarkable grass is more than a passing trend as it showcases how natural resources can be transformed into products that are elegant and practical. Its versatility allows designers to craft items that are visually striking while maintaining a thoughtful connection to the environment.
Environment
#product-design
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 days ago

Off Season and the NBA Team Up for a Fashion-Forward Collaboration That Redefines Courtside Style | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Off Season partnered with the NBA to launch the NBA Puffer Collection, a unisex, sustainable, high-fashion sportswear capsule debuting October 21.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 days ago

BAPE Revives Its Iconic BAPE STA: A Modern Take on 2000s Street Luxury | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

BAPE relaunched the BAPE STA™, blending early-2000s hip-hop heritage with modern luxury materials, responsible sourcing, and refined design for 2025.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 days ago

Deus Ex Attaquer Collab on Apparel Collection Flows Between the Bike & Everyday Life

Deus and Attaquer relaunched a global cycling apparel collaboration blending technical riding gear with street-ready apparel and hosting global rides on October 25, 2025.
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago

The Best Canada Goose Jackets 2025

This bomber jacket has some history to it. Originally designed over 25 years ago, this iteration of the jacket fuses modern functionality with classic bomber detailing, like a double placket, pen pocket, and ribbed waist. The archive-inspired satin gives it a glossy finish, but it's still subtle enough that it will go with pretty much just about anything. Wear it with some black jeans, combat or Chelsea boots, and you've got a bad-ass fit.
Fashion & style
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 days ago

IKEA's Space-Saving Furniture Is Dead: 7 Tiny Home-Friendly Designs That Replaced It - Yanko Design

Independent designers and small manufacturers produce adaptive, tool-free, transformative furniture that outperforms IKEA for tiny homes under 500 square feet.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
6 days ago

These 3 tech executives show uncommon vision

Executives advance satellite cellular broadband, rare-earth recycling, and AI defenses to expand connectivity, reduce materials risk, and counter advanced missiles and drones.
Design
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

G-Star RAW and Caroline Chao Redefine Design with the Modular "Roll-Up Chair" | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

G-Star RAW and Caroline Chao created The Roll-Up Chair, a modular, sustainable deadstock-denim chair blending fashion, industrial materials, and sculptural functionality.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Coconut Wellness Garden / RAD+ar (Research Artistic Design + architecture)

A serene, accessible yoga center uses minimalist construction and island-inspired natural materials—rammed earth, timber, local limestone—to create memorable tactile experiences.
Remodel
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

atelier guo's moonlit pavilion rises from the remains of an abandoned greenhouse in china

A compact two-story Moon Pavilion repurposes an abandoned greenhouse in Huizhou, integrating lunar-inspired installations and recycled greenhouse materials into a permeable, sustainable architectural form.
#furniture-design
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

parabolic structures painted in burgundy stucco outline stockholm flagship for chimi eyewear

Measured subtraction and precise, minimal interventions reveal original architecture, unify circulation and brand identity, and prioritize material honesty and environmental responsibility.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Bunkeren House / James Stockwell Architect

The house is half-buried, bookends a garden, uses hovering earth platforms and concrete to enhance climatic stability, bushfire protection, habitat, and coastal integration.
Startup companies
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

A Bay Area dad built a trailer for better family camping. Now, he's selling them.

A custom, lightweight teardrop trailer built with sustainable materials enabled more frequent family camping and led to a small-scale manufacturing business.
Startup companies
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

A Bay Area dad built a trailer for better family camping. Now, he's selling them.

An industrial designer built lightweight, sustainable custom teardrop trailers to add comfort to family camping and then launched All Good Equipment Co. with a partner.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

From Saudi Arabia to Uzbekistan: AlMusalla Pavilion Reinstalled for the Inaugural Bukhara Biennial 2025

In April 2024, the Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced the AlMusalla Prize, an international architecture competition focused on designing a a flexible space for prayer and reflection accessible to people of all faiths. The winning project, designed by EAST Architecture Studio in collaboration with artist Rayyane Tabet and engineering firm AKT II, is a modular structure built with materials derived from local date palm waste, including fronds and fibers, and inspired by regional weaving traditions.
Remodel
#cat-furniture
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Outdoor Research Unveils the Cloudchaser Kit for Fall/Winter 25/26 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

As the backcountry community continues to demand gear that balances performance, protection, and adaptability, Outdoor Research has responded with one of its most advanced seasonal drops yet: the Cloudchaser Limited Edition Kit. Designed exclusively for Fall/Winter 25/26, this pairing of the Cloudchaser 3L Jacket and Bib delivers lightweight, storm-ready resilience with the mobility and breathability required for serious touring. More than just apparel, the Cloudchaser represents a new standard in technical outerwear for skiers, snowboarders, and backcountry explorers alike.
Fashion & style
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Fire and Rescue Center Trzin / Arhitekti Pocivasek Petranovic

The protection and rescue center in Trzin harmonizes traditional and modern architecture, serving as both a functional facility and a community landmark.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

8 'micro-luxury' items one woman splurged on to make her daily life better - from a $100 hairbrush to $950 ballet flats

small indulgences that don't have to cost a fortune, but really enhance your day-to-day life.
Fashion & style
Gadgets
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Bellroy's Mag Wallet Is Designed for iPhone, Pixel, and Minimalist Living | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bellroy's Mag Wallet is a slim MagSafe-compatible phone wallet with a magnetic trap door, holds three cards, microfiber lining, leather or sustainable Innovera exterior.
#modular-design
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

Raw-Edges Design Studio Makes LightMass^ Pendants Light as Air

Each piece is crafted using DFM technology, a form of additive 3D printing that eliminates molds - and therefore waste - entirely. Printed directly from digital files, the mesh structures use less material while remaining strong and lightweight. The filament itself is a durable PLA/biopolymer blend that's 100% bio-based and renewable, reinforcing the studio's commitment to sustainability. Because the collection relies on a single material, each pendant is also fully recyclable at the end of its life.
Design
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Top five fire door technology and safety innovations for the construction industry - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Modern certified fire doors with smart controls and eco-friendly materials contain fires, protect occupants, and support regulatory compliance.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Good news: TechWoven is fine

The TechWoven iPhone 17 Pro case is durable, scratch-resistant, practical, and preferable to FineWoven for everyday, rugged use.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

ARLT Paper Cleaner is a lint roller with sustainable design - Yanko Design

The ARLT Paper Cleaner is a 100% paper-based lint roller that replaces conventional plastic tape cleaners with a fully recyclable, zero-waste alternative. Made from molded pulp and bonded with a water-based adhesive, the product offers a gentle yet effective cleaning surface that is safe for fabrics and delicate surfaces. Its sleek, minimalist design reflects a premium aesthetic while emphasizing eco-friendliness, positioning it as a "Green High-End Brand for Life".
Design
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 weeks ago

AI Gets a Seat at the Table With Kartell's A.I. Lite Chair

Kartell and Philippe Starck applied generative AI to co-design the eco-focused A.I. Lite chair, merging aesthetics, production optimization, and sustainability.
E-Commerce
fromArchitectural Digest
4 years ago

16 Best Coffee Tables with Storage for a Clutter-Free Living Room

Storage coffee tables combine solid wood, mixed materials, rattan, glass, and pop-up mechanisms to offer stylish, versatile storage options for varied decor styles.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

perforated brick facade encloses north musical art center in saynatsalo, finland

A red-brick musical arts center in Säynätsalo blends local heritage with contemporary performance, education, and community revitalization using sustainable materials and thoughtful acoustics.
E-Commerce
fromBustle
1 month ago

75 Bougie Things Under $25 On Amazon That'll Impress The Hell Out Of Women

Curated low-key bougie gifts combine elevated aesthetics with practical function to impress discerning women, spanning home, car, and jewelry options.
Fashion & style
fromKicks On SI
1 month ago

Brooklyn Sneaker Brand GREATS Launches New Manhattan City Runner

GREATS launched the Manhattan City Runner, a hybrid running-lifestyle sneaker blending comfort, waterproof sustainable materials, and city-ready style, priced at $199 in three colorways.
Fashion & style
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The best wash bags for men who travel

Stubble & Co: recycled, wipe-clean wash bag with 3L pocket, zipped pouch and attachment loop. Bottega Veneta: Italian-leather intrecciato bag with removable inner pouch.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Our Legacy WORK SHOP and Converse Reimagine the Chuck 70 with Handcrafted Imperfections | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Work Shop Chuck 70 fuses Converse's classic Chuck 70 silhouette with Our Legacy's handcrafted imperfections and organic materials to create archival, sustainable, slow-fashion sneakers.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

5 Unique Libraries Around The World Redefining Architecture & Community Space - Yanko Design

Libraries used to be quiet, stuffy places where librarians shushed anyone who dared whisper. Not anymore. Today's most daring library designs are shattering every preconception about what these spaces should be, transforming them into vibrant community hubs that make knowledge feel electric and alive. From buildings that literally look like open books to bamboo structures that breathe with their surroundings, these five libraries prove that architecture can be just as inspiring as the stories housed within.
Design
Design
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Best Office Chairs in the UK: Enhance Comfort, Style, and Productivity

A quality ergonomic office chair enhances comfort, posture, and productivity; choose one with adjustable features, lumbar support, durable materials, and sustainable design.
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Luca Nichetto Upcycles Murano Glass Into Lighting for Astep

An exercise in reclamation, the ollection by Luca Nichetto for Astep transforms fragments of precious Murano glass into sculptural lighting, elevating what would otherwise be waste back into the realm of high design. The collection reimagines discarded material with a new identity, offering not just a sustainable solution but also an entirely fresh aesthetic. Because of its pigmentation, Murano glass fragments are traditionally considered unrecyclable.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

21st Europe and Spacon Propose 'Continent of Play' as Civic Infrastructure Across Europe

21st Europe, a Copenhagen-based think tank founded by former SPACE10 creative director Kaave Pour, has introduced its second major blueprint, Continent of Play. Developed in collaboration with design and architecture studio Spacon, the proposal reimagines playgrounds as vital civic infrastructure, positioning them alongside museums, transport hubs, and energy grids as defining spaces for Europe's future. The blueprint follows 21st Europe's inaugural project Starline, a design-led vision for a pan-European high-speed rail system.
Miscellaneous
Science
fromWIRED
1 month ago

These Hi-Fi Speakers Are Made out of Rocket Fuel Tanks

Global space activity is increasing, led by SpaceX's frequent launches, while Japan seeks to expand its space industry through reuse and material repurposing.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Random but Not Reckless: MATTER Rugs by Snhetta & Ege Carpets

MATTER uses randomized generative code and recycled yarns to produce subtly shifting, unique flat-woven rugs that blend digital algorithms with tactile craftsmanship.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Hyundai is working with a startup on plant-based leather that smells like the real thing | TechCrunch

Based on the samples currently sitting on my desk, leather alternatives don't have to feel so artificial or be so harsh on the environment. Most fake leathers are made using plastics derived from fossil fuels. The samples from Uncaged Innovations, though, are made mostly using grains including wheat, soy, and corn. The results feels remarkably like a variety of real animal leathers. One even smelled like it.
Cars
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Each Window Frames the Trees Surrounding this Midcentury-Modern Melbourne House

A personalized, eco-conscious home was created through deliberate color choices, expert collaboration, clear role division, and careful material selection.
Wearables
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Design-Focused Scottish Brand Just Dropped a Serious Dive Watch

Paulin's Mara is a 39.7mm, 300m water-resistant dive watch blending pop-art design with modern tool-watch features and a La Joux-Perret G101 movement.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Using pollen to make paper, sponges, and more

Reengineered pollen shells can be softened into a microgel to create eco-friendly materials and drug-delivery vehicles.
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This classic Eames chair is getting a recycled-plastic revival

Herman Miller reintroduced the Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chair using 99% post-industrial recycled plastic, preserving the original form while prioritizing sustainability.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

ERL Celebrates Five Years with the Return of the Iconic Vamp in Electric Blue | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Vamp is a product of place, emotion, and iterative design, capturing the label's ongoing dialogue between California nostalgia and future-facing design.
Fashion & style
#kitchen-design
Design
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

Elyse Graham Gives Resin Offcuts a Second Life in Meta Hardware

Elyse Graham's Meta Hardware line transforms offcuts and experiments into unique resin knobs and pulls, showcasing layered designs inspired by previous projects.
fromDesign Milk
3 months ago

Modern Home in Tien Giang That Honors Vietnamese Architecture

Noah's Nest is designed to honor the owner's roots while leaning into modern Vietnamese architecture, showcasing locally sourced elements such as baked clay bricks and bamboo poles.
Renovation
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 months ago

PORTAL Celebrates Circular Design by Printing Furniture in Situ

Creation involves interlinked cycles of life and death, evident in PORTAL's exhibition of 3D printed furniture in a decaying industrial space.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 months ago

Attention Linen Lovers: Boll and Branch Is Doing Amazon Prime Day

Boll & Branch ranks among the best brands for bedding and bath, offering organic, high-quality products that are often considered luxury choices, now available with discounts during Amazon Prime Day.
E-Commerce
E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

The Adirondack Chair Everyone Wants for Summer Is on Sale at Home Depot

The Laguna Adirondack Chair is a durable, low-maintenance outdoor seating option available in various fade-resistant colors.
fromsiliconvalleyjournals.com
3 months ago

Novoloop Raises $21 Million Series B Funding

This round strengthens our ability to meet growing industry demand for circular, cost-effective polyurethanes by scaling up our breakthrough technology.
NYC startup
fromdesign-milk.com
3 months ago

Coronet Introduces STFU Contours of Shapely Acoustic Luminaires

Coronet's STFU Contours integrates acoustic performance within lighting design, showcasing the synergy between aesthetics and functionality for enhanced commercial interiors.
Design
fromWIRED
4 months ago

The Best Organic Mattresses-All Certified, All Actually Tested

Certified organic mattresses are made from natural materials that have been independently verified to meet safety and environmental standards, ensuring a healthier sleep environment.
UX design
Fashion & style
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Neon dreams and nature scenes make for two very different home decor trends in 2025

The current home decor trends feature a mix of 'city glow' and 'cottage flow' aesthetics, appealing to different consumer demographics.
SF food
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Scientists Create Living Plastic

Scientists have created a sustainable, plastic-like material using mycelial fibers from mushrooms, offering an eco-friendly alternative for various applications.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 months ago

41,415 plastic straws compose colorful, modular installation by A+U lab in korea

From a distance, the structure appears as a luminous field, with density and porosity fluctuating depending on angle and light. The closer you look, the more it plays with your perception.
London startup
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Tulips bollards to 'protect cyclists and bring joy'

Colorful, tulip-shaped bollards installed in central London enhance visibility for cyclists and promote safety while adding aesthetic value to urban streets.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This 'Superwood' is stronger than steel. It's coming to a building near you

Superwood, a new sustainable material, offers a carbon-negative alternative to steel with superior strength and weight properties.
UX design
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Europa House / TWO Arquitetura

Casa Europa uniquely integrates indoor and outdoor spaces for family-centered living.
The design avoids traditional plaster ceilings to achieve a contemporary look.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Exclusive: InventWood is about to mass produce wood that's stronger than steel | TechCrunch

InventWood's Superwood technology turns ordinary wood into a material stronger than steel, ready for commercialization.
fromEarth911
5 months ago

To the Point: Pens and Pencils Offer Eco-Responsible Features

Some writing implements are made from 100% recycled materials including plastic and cardboard, drastically reducing waste and plastic consumption without sacrificing quality.
Non-profit organizations
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
5 months ago

We Tried Dozens of Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats. These Are the Best.

The article discusses eco-friendly yoga mats that combine sustainability with performance, targeting environmentally-conscious consumers.
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